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Geology Agency Suspects Bandung’s Mysterious Booms Came from an Anak Krakatau Eruption

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesia’s Geological Agency linked loud booms heard across Bandung Raya and other areas to Anak Krakatau’s ongoing eruption, though it described the connection as suspected.
  • Anak Krakatau remained at level III, or alert, with residents and visitors warned about hot clouds, lava, incandescent rocks and heavy ashfall.
  • Residents in Bandung, Cimahi, Majalaya, Sukabumi and Cianjur reported booms, with some saying their windows shook.

The loud booms that startled residents across Bandung Raya may have come from Anak Krakatau, Indonesia’s Geological Agency said, as the volcano continued erupting and remained at alert level III.

Geological Agency chief Lana Saria said the sounds and vibrations reported in parts of West Java, Banten and Lampung were suspected to be connected to Anak Krakatau’s eruption, which was occurring at the same time. Her statement came as residents reported hearing unexplained explosions from Friday night into the early hours of Saturday.

There was a boom that made the windows shake in West Bandung.

· IlhamA Bandung-area resident described the sound reported during the night.

People in several areas said the noise was strong enough to shake house windows. Ilham, a resident of West Bandung, said, “There was a boom that made the windows shake in West Bandung.” Another resident said the sound could also be heard in Padasuka, Cimahi. Reports also came from Majalaya and Cikancung, as well as Sukabumi and Cianjur.

Authorities urged residents near Anak Krakatau and tourists or hikers not to enter the area within three kilometers of the volcano. They warned of hot clouds, lava, incandescent rock fragments and heavy ashfall. Residents along the coasts of Banten and Lampung were told to remain calm, continue their activities as usual and follow guidance from local disaster-management authorities. The Bandung office of Indonesia’s meteorological agency said it would provide information about the sounds.

It could also be heard in Padasuka.

· LinggaA resident said the booms reached Padasuka in Cimahi.
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